First National Park to announce major green finance scheme for business sector to accelerate nature recovery - South Downs National Park Authority
The fight against biodiversity loss took a huge step forward today as the South Downs National Park announced a new nature recovery scheme for businesses of all sizes.
The South Downs becomes the first National Park in the UK to open up a formal scheme for voluntary biodiversity gain to the private sector – meaning that firms of any size across England can invest in high-ethic, effective nature recovery.
The announcement was made today (23 May) as delegates from across the sector gathered at the National Park’s headquarters for a summit on ways to accelerate nature recovery through green finance.
The Voluntary Biodiversity Credits scheme is the latest among a growing package of green finance measures being offered by the South Downs National Park Authority.
Over 500 hectares – equivalent to more than 800 football pitches – of land on farms and country estates across Hampshire and Sussex have already been earmarked for biodiversity restoration through future green finance investment.
Posted On: 23/05/2024
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